Thresher

The story of Thresher

Thresher became a widely recognised British off-licence chain. Parent company First Quench Retailing entered administration in 2009.

Origins and development

Thresher forms part of the history of British off-licence retail. The business or brand dates to 1898. Thresher became a widely recognised British off-licence chain. Parent company First Quench Retailing entered administration in 2009.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Thresher; later First Quench Retailing. The original UK chain or named retail format ended or changed in 2009. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.